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It was cold this morning. We had our very first DBA learning extravaganza - I think people enjoyed it. We talked about web development. I think some art directors were annoyed that they were asked to learn outside of work hours - but for those of us who appreciate knowledge it was fun times - with breakfast - I even brought a toaster. I also had 3 cups of coffee and am now wired.
I must admit it is hard for me to see things from other people's perspective. I don't understand someone who comes to work just to get a paycheck - why do this job if you don't love it and have a passion for it. I am frustrated by DBA - I don't think the ambition for doing more is there. I am excited at the prospect of one day working on great things. I guess I do - it is rewarding thinking that someone saw an ad - responded and is now recovering from cancer because of it. I do believe in my client and that is something. I guess I just want to do something in advertising that effects the culture we live in. Bono got nominated for a Nobel peace prize yesterday - and yet he still views himself as a kid from Ireland who followed his passion and in the process stumbled upon changing the world. I don't think I could ever be Bono - but if I think I won't ever change the world - then I won't.
If I think I can't do great things - then I never will. I am tired of medocrity. I know I embody it sometimes - but I desire change. The question is- how do you deal with apathy when it surrounds you? If you look at great leaders - the ones that made an impact after they were gone and were loved by many - they didn't carry a big stick. How do you inspire people through gentleness?
and it is fat tuesday - and people here have an obsession with eating large donuts weighed down with 111 fat grams and 1200 calories. Seriously it is a party to promote hypertension. Craziness!
I must admit it is hard for me to see things from other people's perspective. I don't understand someone who comes to work just to get a paycheck - why do this job if you don't love it and have a passion for it. I am frustrated by DBA - I don't think the ambition for doing more is there. I am excited at the prospect of one day working on great things. I guess I do - it is rewarding thinking that someone saw an ad - responded and is now recovering from cancer because of it. I do believe in my client and that is something. I guess I just want to do something in advertising that effects the culture we live in. Bono got nominated for a Nobel peace prize yesterday - and yet he still views himself as a kid from Ireland who followed his passion and in the process stumbled upon changing the world. I don't think I could ever be Bono - but if I think I won't ever change the world - then I won't.
If I think I can't do great things - then I never will. I am tired of medocrity. I know I embody it sometimes - but I desire change. The question is- how do you deal with apathy when it surrounds you? If you look at great leaders - the ones that made an impact after they were gone and were loved by many - they didn't carry a big stick. How do you inspire people through gentleness?
and it is fat tuesday - and people here have an obsession with eating large donuts weighed down with 111 fat grams and 1200 calories. Seriously it is a party to promote hypertension. Craziness!